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chemistry. Topics to be covered include drug discovery and design, drug
delivery, drug targets, and the mechanisms of drug reactions in the cell. Two
lectures per week. Prerequisites: CH 212 and BI 125. Spring.
CH 420 Senior Seminar in Chemistry (1)
A weekly seminar on current research topics in chemistry. Each student
presents one seminar to the class about previously conducted research.
Students also prepare a poster presentation about their research, write a
review paper in the area of their research, and give an oral presentation to
the campus community during senior conference. Spring.
CH 428 Advanced Biochemistry (1)
Study and application of advanced topics and current research methods
in biochemistry. This course allows students to explore the physiology
of the human body at the molecular level and the theory behind current
biochemical methodologies and instrumentation through the development
or modification of bio-analytical methods to test a hypothesis. Two lectures
and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CH 212; BI 125; and CH 308 or
BI 308. Fall.
CH 499 Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry (1)
A research-based biochemical laboratory techniques course. Laboratory
work will include cloning, overexpression, and purification of enzymes,
production and testing of enzyme inhibitors, and enzymatic production
and characterization of iron-binding siderophores. Lecture will focus on
theory and application of advanced biochemical techniques. Students will
work on independent research projects assigned by instructor. Prerequisite:
BI 308 or CH 308. Exploration term.
CHN - Chinese
CHN 101 Elementary Chinese I (1)
An introduction to the Mandarin Chinese language in regards to speaking,
listening, reading, writing, and culture. Designed for students who have no
prior knowledge of Chinese. Instructor consent required.
CHN 102 Elementary Chinese II (1)
A continuation of CHN 101. Prerequisite: CHN 101.